When it comes to being a cat owner, I consider myself to be like the stereotypical helicopter parent: I am more than willing to drug my kid to keep her in good spirits.

And what is the kitty equivalent of ADHD medication? Why, none other than catnip, of course! I'll admit it: I never really knew what catnip was. I just figured out that anything labeled with the word meant that my kitty, Riley, was in for a grand ole time.

I have at least five catnip-infused toys back at my apartment. I also have a sack of the loose leaf stuff. One quick pinch and rub and little Riley is rolling around on the floor in a hypnotic daze.

She's so cute when she does that!

I was perfectly happy never knowing what catnip was, but I'm glad that I came across this informational video from YouTube channel "Today I Found Out."